clé notes

struggling to pick the right grout color for your tiles? learn how to choose a grout color that creates a harmonious look, adds depth, and transforms your space.

Love it or hate it, Brutalism is back. Read the history behind this controversial aesthetic.

from the minds that brought you clé, here is a call to discover magical and harmonious realms in external landscapes. start your outdoor adventure.

we’re taking our vision to the great outdoors. and, the journey begins with an unexpected, meticulously curated assemblage of outdoor tile, materials, and sculptural design elements.

from its founding myth (that the country was established by noted wanderer odysseus), its history, to its culture, architecture and its very name, the heart of portugal is the movement of people and the convergence of cultures. all of which has cemented tile into portugal’s national identity.

spring is arriving, and it's bringing with it a very fresh crop of events, inspirations and all good things.

Penny round tile has been popular for more than a century, and there’s no end in sight. Simple and clean, these small, round tiles are remarkably versatile, suiting modern spaces just as well as traditional.

as we collectively raise our heads from the holidays, the world comes back to life. Art. Fashion. Design. Happenings. It’s a new year of wonder, curiosity, adventure, taking new risks, going down new rabbit holes. What will yours be like?

Perfection is an illusion. At clé, we prefer to find beauty in the blemishes.